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#1 WillBriggs

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Posted 19 August 2024 - 11:51 PM

Hey Everyone,

 

I'm unsure if this is the correct section to post this in, so many apologies if it's not!

 

I'm based in Cheshire, and I've recently bought myself a 1995 SPI Cooper. Is anyone aware of any mini specialists that are fairly local? I'm really reluctant to take it to a mainstream garage for servicing needs.

 

I bought locally with the idea of taking the car to the same garage it's been to previously, but unfortunately the car was sourced from down south (Surrey way) and that's just a little too far for me to take it  :lol:

 

Thanks - Will



#2 jonlad

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Posted 20 August 2024 - 02:00 PM

Hello from Cheshire :) Minimine in stoke do servicing, might not be too far depending on where exactly you are. Never used them so can't give you a review



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Posted 20 August 2024 - 04:15 PM

Hello from Cheshire :) Minimine in stoke do servicing, might not be too far depending on where exactly you are. Never used them so can't give you a review

Hi Jon!

 

I'm based near the M6 Knutsford junction, so I guess around 45-50 minutes to stoke? Could be an option, thanks for the recommendation :) 



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Posted 20 August 2024 - 05:28 PM

There was M&Ms in Warrington. Dunno if they're still going, they were more dismantlers. There must be lots of independent garages who still know what a Mini looks like.

 

Ask 'em if they can do a clutch? See if they have a clutch puller, or worse, don't even know they'd need one.



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Posted 20 August 2024 - 06:20 PM

Hi Will
I have a 95 spi too and am just a few miles from you. MiniMine worth contacting. Mini Division in Stockport. Southside Classic and Custom in ledsham are a very good body shop but also know their minis and help me from time to time. I can recommend a local mini friendly mot station too. pm me if you need any help.
Good luck!

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Posted 20 August 2024 - 07:22 PM

 

Hello from Cheshire :) Minimine in stoke do servicing, might not be too far depending on where exactly you are. Never used them so can't give you a review

Hi Jon!

 

I'm based near the M6 Knutsford junction, so I guess around 45-50 minutes to stoke? Could be an option, thanks for the recommendation :) 

 

 

I'm near J18 myself and know of a few other minis close to me....   ...not all on the road though  mostly projects (like mine)


Edited by jonlad, 20 August 2024 - 07:23 PM.


#7 WillBriggs

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Posted 22 August 2024 - 04:23 PM

There was M&Ms in Warrington. Dunno if they're still going, they were more dismantlers. There must be lots of independent garages who still know what a Mini looks like.

 

Ask 'em if they can do a clutch? See if they have a clutch puller, or worse, don't even know they'd need one.

 

Ahhh yes, that place is great (especially upstairs!). I have already had a replacement boot from them, so might ask them who they can recommend. They're only around 20-25 minutes away from me. Thanks Ethel.

 

 

Hi Will
I have a 95 spi too and am just a few miles from you. MiniMine worth contacting. Mini Division in Stockport. Southside Classic and Custom in ledsham are a very good body shop but also know their minis and help me from time to time. I can recommend a local mini friendly mot station too. pm me if you need any help.
Good luck!

 

Oh, nice! Maybe I'll see you on the roads sometime! Thanks for the recommendations, I vaguely remember snapping some photos of an orange, black and blue mini from mini division at Tatton park about 11 years ago. Will give them a call :) 

 

Are there any owners clubs/events around the Knutsford/Warrington area? 

 

 

 

 

Hello from Cheshire :) Minimine in stoke do servicing, might not be too far depending on where exactly you are. Never used them so can't give you a review

Hi Jon!

 

I'm based near the M6 Knutsford junction, so I guess around 45-50 minutes to stoke? Could be an option, thanks for the recommendation :) 

 

 

I'm near J18 myself and know of a few other minis close to me....   ...not all on the road though  mostly projects (like mine)

 

 

Ahhh, J18 isn't far at all - that's Holmes Chapel/Middlewich right? Maybe I'll see you on the roads!



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Posted 22 August 2024 - 06:46 PM

What sort of things are you looking for needing to be done? Im in Manchester and could probably do most things if needed.



#9 Bobbins

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Posted 22 August 2024 - 07:58 PM

I’m in Mouldsworth … a little way off my Mini being back on the road though!

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Posted 22 August 2024 - 10:05 PM

I can recommend Minichanics in Romiley, use them for any work needed on my ‘92 SPI Cooper




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